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Test BankForChildren’s Literature, Briefly7th EditionTerrellA.Young,[Brigham YoungUniversity]Gregory Bryan,[Universityof Manitoba]JamesS.Jacobs,[Brigham YoungUniversity]MichaelO.Tunnell,[Brigham Young University]Prepared byGregory Bryan,[Universityof Manitoba]

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iiiTable of ContentsPreface...................................................................................................................viiiChapter 1. Read, Read, Read..................................................................................1Multiple Choice Questions.........................................................................................................1Short Answer Questions.............................................................................................................3Essay Questions..........................................................................................................................3Chapter 2. What is a Good Book?..........................................................................4Multiple Choice Questions.........................................................................................................4Short Answer Questions.............................................................................................................6Essay Questions..........................................................................................................................6Chapter 3. How to Recognize a Well-Written Book.............................................7Multiple Choice Questions.........................................................................................................7Short Answer Questions.............................................................................................................8Essay Questions..........................................................................................................................9Chapter 4. How to Recognize a Well-Illustrated Book......................................10Multiple Choice Questions.......................................................................................................10Short Answer Questions...........................................................................................................12Essay Questions........................................................................................................................12Chapter 5. Children’s Books: History and Trends............................................14Multiple Choice Questions.......................................................................................................14Short Answer Questions...........................................................................................................16EssayQuestions........................................................................................................................17Chapter 6. Multicultural and International Books............................................18Multiple Choice Questions.......................................................................................................18Short Answer Questions...........................................................................................................20Essay Questions........................................................................................................................20Chapter 7. Organizing Children’s Literature by Genre....................................21Multiple Choice Questions.......................................................................................................21Fill in the Blanks.......................................................................................................................23

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ivShort Answer Questions...........................................................................................................23Essay Questions........................................................................................................................24Chapter 8. Picture Books......................................................................................25MultipleChoice Questions.......................................................................................................25Short Answer Questions...........................................................................................................27Essay Questions........................................................................................................................28Chapter 9. Poetry...................................................................................................29Multiple ChoiceQuestions.......................................................................................................29Short Answer Questions...........................................................................................................31Essay Questions........................................................................................................................31Chapter 10. Folk Literature: Stories from the Oral Tradition.........................32Multiple Choice Questions.......................................................................................................32Short Answer Questions...........................................................................................................34Essay Questions........................................................................................................................34Chapter 11. Modern Fantasy................................................................................35Multiple Choice Questions.......................................................................................................35Short Answer Questions...........................................................................................................37Essay Questions........................................................................................................................37Chapter 12. Contemporary Realistic Fiction......................................................38Multiple Choice Questions.......................................................................................................38Short Answer Questions...........................................................................................................40Essay Questions........................................................................................................................41Chapter 13. Historical Fiction..............................................................................42Multiple Choice Questions.......................................................................................................42Short Answer Questions...........................................................................................................44Essay Questions........................................................................................................................44Chapter 14. Biography..........................................................................................46Multiple Choice Questions.......................................................................................................46Short Answer Questions...........................................................................................................48Essay Questions........................................................................................................................48

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vChapter 15. Informational Books.........................................................................49Multiple Choice Questions.......................................................................................................49Short Answer Questions...........................................................................................................51Essay Questions........................................................................................................................51Chapter 16. Controversial Books.........................................................................53Multiple Choice Questions.......................................................................................................53Short Answer Questions...........................................................................................................55Essay Questions........................................................................................................................55Chapter 17. Teaching with Children’s Books.....................................................57Multiple Choice Questions.......................................................................................................57Short Answer Questions...........................................................................................................59Essay Questions........................................................................................................................59Answer Key.............................................................................................................60Chapter 1. Read, Read,Read................................................................................60Multiple Choice Question Answers..........................................................................................60Short Answers...........................................................................................................................60Essay Question Answers...........................................................................................................60Chapter 2.What is a Good Book?........................................................................61Multiple Choice Question Answers..........................................................................................61Short Answers...........................................................................................................................61Essay Question Answers...........................................................................................................62Chapter 3.How to Recognize a Well-Written Book...........................................63Multiple Choice Question Answers..........................................................................................63Short Answers...........................................................................................................................63Essay Question Answers...........................................................................................................63Chapter 4.How to Recognize a Well-Illustrated Book......................................64Multiple Choice Question Answers..........................................................................................64Short Answers...........................................................................................................................64Essay Question Answers...........................................................................................................65Chapter 5.Children’s Books: History and Trends............................................66

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viMultiple Choice Question Answers..........................................................................................66Short Answers...........................................................................................................................66Essay Question Answers...........................................................................................................67Chapter 6.Multicultural and International Books............................................68Multiple Choice Question Answers..........................................................................................68Short Answers...........................................................................................................................68Essay Question Answers...........................................................................................................68Chapter 7.Organizing Children’s Literature by Genre....................................69Multiple Choice Question Answers..........................................................................................69Fill in the Blanks.......................................................................................................................69Short Answers...........................................................................................................................70Essay Question Answers...........................................................................................................70Chapter 8. Picture Books......................................................................................71Multiple Choice Question Answers..........................................................................................71Short Answers...........................................................................................................................71Essay Question Answers...........................................................................................................71Chapter 9. Poetry...................................................................................................72Multiple Choice Question Answers..........................................................................................72Short Answers...........................................................................................................................72Essay Question Answers...........................................................................................................72Chapter 10. Folk Literature: Stories from the Oral Tradition.........................73Multiple Choice Question Answers..........................................................................................73Short Answers...........................................................................................................................73Essay Question Answers...........................................................................................................74Chapter 11. Modern Fantasy................................................................................74Multiple Choice Question Answers..........................................................................................74Short Answers...........................................................................................................................75Essay Question Answers...........................................................................................................75Chapter 12. Contemporary Realistic Fiction......................................................75Multiple Choice Question Answers..........................................................................................75

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viiShort Answers...........................................................................................................................76Essay Question Answers...........................................................................................................76Chapter 13. Historical Fiction..............................................................................77Multiple Choice Question Answers..........................................................................................77Short Answers...........................................................................................................................77Essay Question Answers...........................................................................................................77Chapter 14. Biography..........................................................................................78Multiple Choice Question Answers..........................................................................................78Short Answers...........................................................................................................................78Essay Question Answers...........................................................................................................79Chapter 15. Informational Books.........................................................................79Multiple Choice Question Answers..........................................................................................79Short Answers...........................................................................................................................79Essay Question Answers...........................................................................................................80Chapter 16. Controversial Books.........................................................................80Multiple Choice Question Answers..........................................................................................80Short Answers...........................................................................................................................80Essay Question Answers...........................................................................................................81Chapter 17. Teaching with Children’s Books.....................................................81Multiple Choice Question Answers..........................................................................................81Short Answers...........................................................................................................................82Essay Question Answers...........................................................................................................82

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viiiPrefaceThe world of literature for children is constantly evolving and expanding.Children’sLiterature, Brieflywaswritten as an overview to shed light on children’s literature and its usewith young readers.The authors’ intent was forthetextbook reading experience to beeducational and informative so that more and more people who are no longer children can learnor re-learn of the wonderful world of books for younger readers. The purpose of the test bank issimilarly to help readers learn about the vast but fruitful fields of children’s books. For eachchapter of the textbook, a variety of multiple choice questions are presented. Additionally,students will have the opportunity to reveal their knowledge and learning through moreexpansive short answer and essay questions. The questions are intended to reinforce a student’slearning but they are also intended to expand that learning by presenting opportunities for astudent to think deeply about the textbook content. Accordingly, the questions represent a rangeof levels of difficulty. In the answer key, page numbers are provided to direct the teacher to thespecific page (or pages) where the answer is provided within the textbook.Furthermore,instructors should be aware that the lecture slides created to accompany each chapter have beendesigned to be complimented by the test bank. That is to say, the material upon which studentswill be tested in the test bank questions is largely covered in the material included in the lectureslides. Those students who have had the opportunity to attend a lecture in which the lectureslides have been used will have the advantage of exposure to specific material upon which theywill then be tested.

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1Chapter 1. Read, Read, ReadMultipleChoice Questions1.The transactional theory of literature and reading was created bya)Louise Rosenblatt.b)Brenda Guiberson.c)Tim O’Brien.d)Jim Trelease.2.Within the transactional theory of literature and reading, efferent reading istypicallydoneto obtaina)pleasure.b)facts.c)anescape.d)intrinsic rewards.3.Within the transactional theory of literature and reading, reading in order to enjoy apleasurable experience is referred to asa)aesthetic reading.b)eventful reading.c)efferent reading.d)energized reading.4.Potential long-term benefits of reading includeall of the followingexcepta)increased verbal fluency.b)increased reading automaticity.c)better understanding of other cultures.d)greater likelihood of remaining functionally illiterate.5.The threegeneralcategories of school books discussed in the chapter includea)novels,picture books, and trade books.b)reference books, dictionaries, and trade books.c)referencebooks,textbooks, andtradebooks.d)reference books, students’books, and trade books.6.Which of the following is identified as ageneralstrength of trade books?a)The absence ofillustrations.b)A single, dispassionate perspective.c)Currencyand up-to-date information.d)Immediate answers to specific questions.7.In the chapter, trade books are described asa)toolsof lifelong learning.b)dictionaries and encyclopedias.

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2c)out-dated and unnecessary.d)detached and objective.8.Which of the following statements is true for motivated readers?a)Motivated readers refuse to discard a book they have not finished.b)Motivated readersremember everything they read.c)Motivated readers read for their own purposes.d)Motivated readers like all books.9.When someone is capable of reading but frequently chooses not to read, they are referredto as beinga)illiterate.b)elliterate.c)xliterate.d)aliterate.10.Authentic literacy tasks area)practiced only inside the walls of a schoolroom.b)reading tasks exclusively involving reference books.c)inhibiting to one’s reading motivation.d)the types of activities practiced for real-life purposes.11.Why do extrinsically motivated readersmost often choose to read?a)They havea deep personal interest in reading.b)They seek the rewards or prizes they receive for reading.c)They see reading as a reward in and of itself.d)None of the above.12.Presenting books as a reward for reading is more appropriate than a class pizza partyreading rewardbecause of the notion ofa)external rewards.b)reward appreciation.c)reward proximity.d)tokenism.13.Ideally, when teachers perform a classroom read-aloud, they shoulda)read books they arenot familiar with.b)expect their students to enjoy all of the books.c)change the time of reading each day.d)establish rules for read-aloud time.14.Time set aside for students to participate in self-selected readingshoulda)includeopportunitiesfor the childrento discuss what they read.b)be followed with written assignments.c)be completed in silence to ensure there are no distractions.d)involve students reading only from books.

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315.Asking parents to read in front of their children, volunteer to assist in the classroom, buybooks as gifts for birthdays, and/or talk with their child about reading are all ways for ateacher toa)guarantee each student will become a reader.b)provide extrinsic rewards.c)request parental support.d)encourageparents to forcechildren toread.Short Answer QuestionsShort answer questions should be answered in a detailed paragraph consisting of about 3-5sentences.1.There are three different categories of school books. Identify each category and describeits purpose or role in a classroom.2.Itis important for a teacher to be a reading role modelin a classroom. How can a teacherbe a good reading role model for students?3.Distinguish between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation to read.4.Brieflydiscuss the pleasure-practice-proficiencycyclepresented in the textbook. Howdoes it relate to the development of readers?Essay QuestionsEssay questions should be answered in as detailed a fashion as is possible in about a 1-2 pageresponse. Essay answers should typically consist of three to fiveparagraphs. Where appropriateinclude graphs or illustrations to enhance the clarity and detail of your answer. Also, whereappropriate be sure to include an example to illustrate your understanding of the question.1.In the textbook five particular strengths of children’s literature trade books are discussed.With specific reference to all five items, discuss the strengths of children’s literature tradebooks.2.In the textbook, emphasis is placed upon the importance of making time for books andreading. Specify ways that a teacher can ensure that the classroom routine includes ampleopportunities within which to make time for books.3.In order for reading to occur it is important thatthe right classroom atmosphere exists.What can a teacherdo to createan atmosphere conducive to reading?

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4Chapter2.What is a Good Book?Multiple Choice Questions1.When considering books to recommend, it is important to consider the book as a whole.According to the textbook,the most trustworthy standardforconsidering a book as awhole is to look ata)the story’s protagonist.b)the setting for the book.c)the experience the book offers.d)one of the book elements.2.All of the following are suitable critical elements to consider in order to make soundevaluations of a book’s qualityexcepta)the style and language of the book.b)the pacing of the story.c)how old or new a book is.d)the story’s central idea.3.The way the writer manipulates all the facets of language is referred to asa)the plot.b)the style.c)the point of view.d)the theme.4.A story antagonist isa)acharacter who creates the major conflict in a story.b)thesetting infuturistic worksof fiction.c)the point of view of abook protagonist.d)the degree of accuracy of a book’s factual content.5.According to the textbook, every plot must havea)a conflict.b)a reader’s taste.c)character stereotypes.d)static protagonists.6.With regard to plot,to what doesthe abbreviationMDQrefer?a)Making dialogue quiet.b)The mood’s dynamic quality.c)Moving destinations quickly.d)Major dramatic questions.7.How quickly or slowly a story moves is referred to as thea)tone.

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5b)setting.c)pacing.d)tension.8.Where and when a book takes place is referred to as thea)tone.b)setting.c)pacing.d)tension.9.All of the following are examples of moodexcepta)design andlayout.b)spookyand scary.c)understated and philosophical.d)exaggeratedand caustic.10.The author’s attitude toward the subject is referred to as thea)tone.b)setting.c)pacing.d)tension.11.To speak of a book being written in the first person or the third person refers to thebook’sa)design andlayout.b)tension.c)theme.d)point of view.12.A story’s central idea isreferred to as abook’sa)design and layout.b)tension.c)theme.d)pointof view.13.Visual elements such as the cover, the margins, and the font style are components of abook’sa)design and layout.b)tension.c)theme.d)point of view.14.According to the textbook, which of the following isnotone of the three mostinformative components for judging the quality of fiction?a)Style and language.b)Theme.

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6c)Character.d)Plot.15.According to the textbook,to become truly engaged readerschildren must havea)freedom to accept or reject a book.b)the best quality books available to them.c)colorfully illustrated picture books.d)books that convey meaningful lessons.Short Answer QuestionsShort answer questions should be answered in a detailed paragraph consisting of about 3-5sentences.1.According to thetextbook, when an individual encountersa book that deals with issuesthe reader feels strongly about, the book’s content often causes the reader to confuse thatsubject matter withquality writing.Using a specific example to clarify your answer,briefly discuss this notion.2.Even fiction books need to be believable.Briefly discuss the importance ofbelievabilityin fiction writing.3.The chapter concludes with the idea that the question of what makes a “good book” isone of respect. Discuss the issue of respect as it is articulated at the end of the textbookchapter.Essay QuestionsEssay questions should be answered in as detailed a fashion as is possible in about a 1-2 pageresponse. Essay answers should typically consist of three to five paragraphs. Where appropriateinclude graphs or illustrations to enhance the clarity and detail of your answer. Also, whereappropriate be sure to include an example to illustrate your understanding of the question.1.When adults recommend books to children, the adults often make the mistake ofproverbially focussing on trees while missing the forest. Whilespecificallyincludingreference to some of thethingslisted in the textbook as criteriaadults often use, discusshow they shouldalternativelyevaluate a book for potential recommendation to a youngreader.2.Using specific examples relative to taste and quality, explain the seeming contradictionthat a poor quality book might be popular and yet a book of high literary merit might beone that a voracious reader does not like.

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7Chapter 3. How to Recognize a Well-Written BookMultiple Choice Questions1.The best children’s booksa)involve the inclusion of controlled vocabulary to make them appealing.b)avoid using similes and metaphors because they are confusing to children.c)carefully integrate and entwine the various elements of good writing.d)skillfully separate and distinguish the various elements of good writing.2.Simile, metaphor, personification, and imagery are examples ofa)figurative language.b)telling over showing.c)drawing a line in the sand.d)didacticism.3.Thesentences in natural speech patternsa)are of differing lengths.b)are of the same length.c)always rhyme.d)consist of controlled vocabulary.4.Including minimal but carefully chosen facts and details without any explanatorycomment is an example ofa)understatement.b)unexpected insights.c)condescension.d)controlled vocabulary.5.Of the following examples, which sentence is mostparticularlyan example ofoverstatement or sensationalism?a)The wind-swept coast braced for a chillynight.b)The windscatteredleaves along the desertedfield.c)The wind howled and howled and howled.d)The wind blew strongly thatday.6.When an author trusts readers to make important personal connections to a story, thatauthor leaves some things unsaid. This is an example ofa)dialogue.b)condescension.c)weak writing.d)understatement.

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87.In the textbook chapter, the idea ofwritersdrawing a line in the sandrefers toan author’spractice early in books toa)embedan assertion that readers know will be overturned.b)overstatethe protagonist’sdialoguein order to create interest.c)condescend to young readers so they will understand the story.d)establishing the story’s settingso readers can make connections.8.Where writing pretends to involve telling a story but really is about preaching a lesson,this is an example ofa)understatement.b)didacticism.c)dialogue.d)figurative language.9.All of the following are elements of weak writing particularly prevalent and problematicin children’s booksexcepta)didacticism.b)controlled vocabulary.c)condescension.d)understatement.10.Referring to an esophagus as a “food tube” in a children’s book is an example ofa)didacticism.b)dialogue.c)condescension.d)overstatement.11.What often results when an author underestimates a child reader’s understanding andintelligence isa)condescension.b)overstatement.c)understatement.d)precise vocabulary.12.Controlled vocabulary is based on the idea that childrena)learn to read easy words first and then graduate to more difficult ones.b)learn unnatural language patterns first before graduating to natural ones.c)learn long words first before graduating to shorter ones.d)learn precise vocabulary first before graduating to controlled vocabulary.Short Answer QuestionsShort answer questions should be answered in a detailed paragraph consisting of about 3-5sentences.1.Brieflyexplain the distinction between showing and telling in writing.

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